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For almost 40 years, incomes went up every year, and in large dollops. Then, for reasons that are not yet clear, the brakes were applied and the racing car slowed down considerably. -Singapolitics

Help for the first-time home buyer

For the first-time property buyer, purchasing a home can be a daunting task. What kind of property should one be looking for? What can one expect to shell out in cash, and what loans are available? -My Paper

Blast from the past

Vincent Lim and Sherry See's home has an old kopitiam feel and they have filled it with retro pieces similar to the ones they grew up with. -BT

Staff benefits not valued highly by Asia-Pac employees: Survey

More employers are zooming in on staff benefits as a carrot to retain or woo talent in a highly competitive market. -ST

Some STI stocks near 52-week lows

Bargain-hunters might be tempted, although analysts warn that the index could slide further, sending the stocks even lower. -ST

Murdoch's divorce from wife will not affect News Corp: Source

Analysts said the end of the Murdochs' marriage was unlikely to have an impact on the media empire.

Bullish prices for Jurong condo launch

Average prices at J Gateway in new growth area tipped to hit $1,650 psf. -ST

5 land parcels released for sale this month; estimated to yield 3,600 housing units

These include two Executive Condominium (EC) sites at Punggol Drive and Yuan Ching Road launched for sale today. -ST

Weirdest homes from around the world

Not everyone lives in tall buildings or cosy landed homes like the ones in Singapore. From a house built on a rock in the middle of a river to an upside-down house, here are the most bizarre homes from around the world. -AsiaOne

Buzz over Temasek-Khazanah condo

147 units at Afiniti Residences in Iskandar launching on Saturday. -ST

Stepping back in time

Film director Chai Yee Wei and wife Diane Chan have a real vintage find for a home. share a love for vintage finds, which include their home along Zion Road.

Civil servants to get 0.4 month mid-year bonus in July

Civil servants will receive a mid-year bonus of 0.4 month of their salary in July, slightly higher than last year's figure of 0.3 month. -ST

'Hong Kong's Warren Buffet', but No.2

Shrewdness has always been a hallmark of 85-year-old Mr Lee Shau Kee. "Use money to make money," was a favourite phrase of Mr Lee, who is currently worth $28 billion. -ST

Under one roof

Best World International president Doreen Tan has a home that is big enough for everyone in the family, future grandchildren included. -BT

Real total wages in pte sector down 0.4% in 2012: MoM

Before adjusting for inflation using the CPI for all items, total wages, including employer CPF contributions, in the private sector rose by 4.2 per cent, in 2012. -BT

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Make your money work harder

Should you invest in safe but slow-growing unit trusts? Or something riskier with better returns? Here are your options and tips to help you minimise risk and keep your money safer, for longer. -Simply Her